March madness

While everywhere else is getting hammered by spring storms, we had only about 6 inches of fluffy white stuff, and no wind, with temps right around freezing or warmer. As I left the house to go do chores, I could see hopeful faces peering at me....

As I was getting the hay loaded in the wheelbarrow, the fun began.... instigated as usual by Mesa.

Nice to see Gussie getting into the fun; I think her spirits are much improved now even if it is only that it is much warmer here than Alberta with it's -20 something daily winter temps that they got this year.

Mama Belle was having a blast too!

She had to show off some of her moves...

and even Rosalee got in on the action.

That one leap was about all she could muster though, her baby belly is getting pretty big! 2 months to go! She did try to warn Gussie off a couple of times by rushing the fence and trying to bite her butt, but Mama Belle put a stop to that by rushing at Rosalee with ears pinned (Don't mess with MY Gussie!). The herd dynamics are always interesting to watch. I am keeping Gussie and Rosalee separated as poor Rosalee has a few patches of hair missing from scrapping and I don't want Baby in the Belly getting kicked

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Yes you Gussie, I know it was you!

Belle does keep Gussie in line too though. There is absolutely no doubt that she is the alpha mare.

Beamer was having as much fun as the mares. I let them all play for a while before I brought their feed to them, I had such a good time watching them that I was smiling for the rest of the morning.